2003 HONDA CIVIC Workshop Manual

Body Electrical
SpecialTools
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Ref. No.Tool NumberDescription Otv
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07wAz-001010A
O7 LAJ - PT3 O 2OA
07TAz-001020A
MPCS Service Connector 1
Test Harness 1
Back Probe Adaotet 1
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General Troubleshooting Information
Tips and Precautions
Bef ore Troubleshooting
1. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
oox.
2. Check the battery for damage. state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.
. Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery
ground cable has been disconnected, otherwise
you will damage the alternator diodes.. Do not attempt to crank the engine with the
battery ground cable loosely connected or you
will severely damage the wiring.
Handling Connectors. Make sure the connectors are clean and have no
loose wire terminals.. Make sure multiple cavity connectors are packed with
dielectric grease (except waterti ght connectors).. All connectors have push-down release type locks (A).
Some connectors have a clip on their side used to
attach them to a mount bracket on the body or on
another component. This clip has a pull type lock.
Some mounted connectors cannot be disconnected
unless you first release the lock and remove the
connector from its mount bracket (A).
Never try to disconnect connectors by pulling on their
wires; pull on the connector halves instead.
Alwavs reinstall Dlastic covers,
Before connecting connectors, make sure the
terminals (A) are in place and not bent.
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Body Electrical
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
Check for loose retainer (A) and rubber seals (B).
The backs of some connectors are packed with
dielectric grease. Add grease if necessary. lf thegrease is contaminated, replace it.
lnsert the connector all the way and make sure it is
securelv locked.
Position wires so that the open end of the cover faces
oown.
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Handling Wires and Harnesses. Secure wires and wire harnesses to lhe frame with
their respective wire ties at the designated locations.. Remove clips carefully; don't damage their locks (A).
Slip pliers (A) under the clip base and through the
hole at an angle, then squeeze the expansion tabs to
release the clip.
After installing harness clips, make sure the harness
doesn't interfere with any moving pans.
Keep wire harnesses away from exhaust pipes and
other hot parts, from sharp edges of brackets and
holes, and from exposed screws and bolts.
Seat grommets in their grooves properly {A). Do not
leave grommets distorted (B).
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Testing and Repairs. Do not use wires or harnesses with broken insulation.
Replace them or repair them by wrapping the break
with electricaltape.. After installing parts, make sure that no wires are
oinched under them.. When using electricaltest equipment, followthe
manufacturer's instructions and those described in
this manual.. lf possible, insertthe probe of thetesterfromthe wire
side (except waterproof connector).
Use back Drobe adaotor 07TM-0010204.
Refer to the instructions in the Honda Terminal Kit for
identification and reolacement of connector terminals.
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Body Electrical
General Troubleshooting Information (cont'dl
Five-step Troubleshooting
'1. Verify The Complaint
Turn on allthe components in the problem circuit
to verify the customer complaint. Note the
symptoms. Do not begin disassembly or testing
until you have narrowed down the problem area.
2. Analyze The Schematic
Look up the schematic for the problem circuit.
Determine how the circuit is supposed to work by
tracing the current paths from the power feed
through the circuit components to ground. lf
several circuits fail at the same time, the fuse or
ground is a Iikely cause.
Based on the symptoms and your understanding of
the circuit operation, identify one or more possible
causes of the problem.
3. lsolate The Problem By Testing The Circuit
Make circuit tests to check the diagnosis you made
in step 2. Keep in mind that a logical, simple
procedure is the key to efficient troubleshooting.
Test for the most likely cause of failure first, Try to
make tests at points that are easily accessible.
4. Fix The Problem
Once the specific problem is identified. make the
repair. Be sure to use proper tools and safe
proceoures.
5. Make Sure The Circuit Works
Turn on all components in the repaired circuit in all
modes to make sure you've fixed the entire
problem. lf the problem was a blown fuse, be sure
to test all of the circuits on the fuse. Make sure no
new problems turn up and the original problem
does not recur.
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Wire Color Codes
The following abbreviations are used to identify wire
colors in the circuit schematics:
wHT....................,.,.............
YEL......................,,.......,......
B1K......................................
BLU ....,................................
GRN.....................................
RED ....................................,
oRN.....................................
PNK..........................,..........
BRN.....................................
GRY....................................,
PUR.....................................
1T81U..........................,.....
1TGRN...........................,...
White
Yellow
Black
Blue
Green
Red
Orange
Pink
Brown
Gray
Purple
Light Blue
Light Green
The wire insulation has one color or one color with
another color stripe. The second color is the stripe.

Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment
RADIATOR FANRELAY
BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
HORN RELAY
CONDENSER FANRELAY
UNDER-HOODFUSE/RELAY BOX
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ELD UNIT
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Relay and Gontrol Unit Locations
Dashboard
_DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS EELAY lCanada)lWire colorsr RED, RED/YEL, ILRED/BLK and RED/8LU I_LOW BEAM CUT RELAY lcanada) _lWire colors: REDMHT, RED/BLK, ILBEDA/EL and RED/BLU I
KEYLESS RECEIVER UNIT
CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
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POWER WINOOW RELAY
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD RELAY
TAILLIGHT RELAYUNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX; .[:_- -
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MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT

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